Abstract
This paper surveys developments in Higher Education in the United Kingdom since the publication of the White Paper in December 1992. It considers in particular: (1) the progress made in the reorganisation of the public sector of Higher Education, in particular of the Colleges of Education; (2) the extent to which the pressure of student demand is slackening, with consequent reduction in the rates of growth envisaged in the White Paper; (3) the tendency for women to form a larger proportion of the applicants and of those admitted, both in arts-based and science-based courses; (4) the immediate financial problems faced by universities and other institutions as a consequence of inflation.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
DES (1972).Education: a Framework for Expansion. Cmnd. 5174. HMSO.
Ollerenshaw, K. and Flude, C. (1974),Returning to Teaching. London: Councils and Education Press Ltd.
Universities Central Council on Admissions (1968 to 1973).Annual Reports 1968 to 1973. UCCA, Cheltenham, Glos.
Universities Central Council on Admissions (1974).Statistical Supplement to the Eleventh Report. UCCA, Cheltenham, Glos. p. 27.
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Additional information
This article by Sir Derman Christopherson is the second in a series of reviews of developments in different parts of the world. The next issue will include a review of developments in Japan.—Ed.
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Christopherson, D.G. Current trends in the United Kingdom. High Educ 4, 133–147 (1975). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01569166
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01569166